Casual Academic - UQ School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

• School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Casual Position    

• Applications Close on 04 December 2026 at 11:59PM AEST 

  
About this opportunity 

The successful appointees will support the Course Coordinator in the delivery of course aims and learning outcomes, in first year, second year, third year and postgraduate courses in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability.   

Casual academic positions are based at both the Gatton and St Lucia Campuses and successful appointees must be available to attend on campus.  

Casual Academics are remunerated according to the category of their duties, as detailed in The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 (Enterprise Agreement) and reiterated in this job profile.      

Responsibilities as a Casual Academic may include (but are not limited to):   

• Demonstrator support for the conduct of practical classes, demonstrations, student field excursions 

• Marking 

• Exam invigilation 

• Preparation time 

• facilitation of a class activity not requiring the development of materials 

• consultation with students 

• attendance at induction sessions 

• undertaking of training as required 

• moderating a discussion forum, being available for student consultation online or in person, being available for consultation/ assistance on a specific activity such as a simulation and where no preparation or follow-up is required outside of paid time; and 

• attendance at, or involvement in, other academic activities as directed by their Supervisor. 
    

Compliance  

All Casual academics are required to comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:  

•  The University’s Code of Conduct.  

• Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.  

• The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures.  

• Requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.  
    

 About the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability 
  
The School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability brings together expertise in agriculture, agribusiness, plant and crop sciences, animal science, soil science, food science, and international and rural development. 

While the School itself is new, it draws on a rich history from predecessor Schools — the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. 

Officially established on 30 June 2023, the School brings into sharper focus the need to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals relating to zero hunger, life on land and life under water. 

Together, our work will help address complex and unrelenting global issues such as climate change, food and water insecurity, and biosecurity. 

With world class teaching and research facilities, the School provides a flagship learning environment for addressing food security and sustainability on a global scale, while training and graduating a workforce capable of tackling these challenges. Academic support staff play a vital role in teaching and learning within the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability (AGFS), assisting teaching staff in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

About You  

We welcome expressions of interest from research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, honours, undergraduate/postgraduate and Higher Degree Research students, and applicants who have previously taught in their field at a significant level who want to return to the workforce. 

What we can offer    

This is a casual position. As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work. The casual hourly rate can be viewed here.   Most casual academics rates will be within the AC30 and AC50 pay scales. 

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review Operational UQ Enterprise Agreement_2021-2026.pdf.  

Questions?    

To discuss this role please contact AGFS CAHP team: [email protected]  

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.    

Want to apply?    

All applicants must provide the following documents:    

• Resume  
    

To ensure your application is considered, you must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.    

If you are a current employee of the University, including current casual staff and HDR scholars, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.